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Movie Making Manual/Screenplay Format. In the Motion Picture industry, screenplays are usually presented in a standardized format.

Movie Making Manual/Screenplay Format

This format has been developed over the years in the Hollywood studio system in order to approximate a rule of thumb of one script page equaling one minute of movie screen time. This "Hollywood Standard" format has become widely adapted and accepted worldwide due to the proliferation of screenwriting software such as Final Draft and Movie Magic. The main characteristics of this standard are: 3 holed Letter size 8.5"x11" paper (US and Canada) or A4 paper format (rest of the world)Character names and Dialogue should be formatted to appear centered (see below) Writers submitting their work to US based production companies are strongly advised to follow this standard as any deviation from it is often regarded as a sign of an amateur screenwriter. Formats[edit] Screenplay[edit] Screenplays should be written in twelve point Courier font. Story Structure: Elements of Act Two.

For those just finding these posts, here's what we've discussed so far: Story Structure 101 - the Index Card Method What's Your Premise?

Story Structure: Elements of Act Two

John Truby's "The Anatomy of Story" Pt. 1 and 2. Hero's 2 Journeys - Stage 1 & Turning Point 1. Christopher Vogler's "Hero's Journey" (Revised July 2007) I spent nearly sixteen years avoiding reading anything of substance by (Hollywood) story theorists such as Syd Field, John Truby, Christopher Vogler, Robert McKee and others.

Christopher Vogler's "Hero's Journey"

As co-creator of the Dramatica theory of story, I didn't want to influence my development of Dramatica so I avoided direct interaction with competing theories. In 2006 I decided to lift my self-imposed ban. I figured my understanding of Dramatica was mature enough that I didn’t have to worry about "contaminating" it by exposure to the competing theories.

It was past time that I figured out how other story theories are similar and dissimilar to Dramatica, why they are different (assuming they are), and what those similarities and differences mean. Originally written as a series of articles, I’ve reworked my findings into this single paper. There are dozens of “how to” books on story structure, especially in the screenwriting field. The Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations. The Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations is a descriptive list which was created by Georges Polti to categorize every dramatic situation that might occur in a story or performance.

The Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations

To do this Polti analyzed classical Greek texts, plus classical and contemporaneous French works. He also analyzed a handful of non-French authors. In his introduction, Polti claims to be continuing the work of Carlo Gozzi, who also identified 36 situations. Publication history[edit] “Gozzi maintained that there can be but thirty-six tragic situations. This list was published in a book of the same name, which contains extended explanations and examples. The list is popularized as an aid for writers, but it is also used by dramatists, storytellers and many others. The 36 situations[edit] Each situation is stated, then followed by the necessary elements for each situation and a brief description. See also[edit] The Wrong Man full movie online free part 1. Alfred Hitchcock On Mastering Cinematic Tension.

The Rule of Six. Screenwriter NICK KAZAN: Tricks of the Trade. The Screenwriting Formula: Why It Works and How to Use It. Written by: Rob Tobin, script doctor and writing coach Published: Feb 11, 2009 A screenplay consists of seven basic elements.

The Screenwriting Formula: Why It Works and How to Use It

These seven elements are: - A hero - The hero's character flaw - Enabling circumstances - An opponent - The hero's ally - The life changing event - Jeopardy One of my readers (of one of my columns as well as of this book) came up with a clever little mnemonic acronym to help him remember what the elements are: HALF JOE.

7 basic plots. Overcoming Objections. Become a Good Storyteller. The 7 Keys of Storytelling: Begin at the End. Screenwriting.info: How to Write a Screenplay.